So we all know that Tumblr is US-centric. But to what degree? (and can we skew the results of this poll by posting it at a time where they should be asleep?)
okay i already talked about this on a reblog (at least i think i did) but im gonna talk about it more here
when krangified raph was clutching leo and holding him up, he wasnt just scaring leo and was ready to execute him, he was genuinely hurting leo’s throat, probably applying pressure onto the trachea for a period of time
whats the trachea, matt? great question!! i’ll tell you :]
the trachea is basically the tube in your throat that connects your voicebox to your lungs. its known as the windpipe, and it is one of the most vital parts in human anatomy. it helps you breathe and basically get air in and out to talk.
this organ helps you breathe, talk, and keep allergens from entering your throat
now, with all that in mind, lets look at the scene
raph grabs leo, and holds him in the air. not by the torso, by the throat. that puts a HUGE strain on leo’s entire windpipe, and he is very obviously struggling in the grip
leo is held there for a solid amount of time, long enough to bruise and possibly even cause serious vocal damage to his larynx. he faces severe tightness and pressure on his throat, and, as said before, he is literally being held by his neck
then this happens
raph’s tentacle tightens, and we can see the major discomfort in leo’s face as he does so. how leo continues to talk with this amount of pressure is beyond me, but thats cartoon logic i guess
with the huge amount of pressure raph probably put on leo’s neck, i would not be surprised if leo took vocal breaks and stopped talking some days in the aftermath of invasion because of the pain. that shit takes a toll on your body